Improving a Learning Program and Navigating Learning
by Samson Adeoye and Eric Kaufman -- The summer of 2023 activities comprised three sequential sessions – a project evaluation and two check-ins – where different engaging avenues were employed to further the Agricultural Workforce Training for Collaborative Leadership (AWT4CL) project. Celeste Carmichael facilitated a focus group as part of the project’s formative evaluation to ensure continuous process improvement and enhanced learning. Members of the AWT4CL cohort met virtually to discuss their experiences and perceptions about the project. According to the cohort, the AWT4CL has helped to enhance their communication, networking, relationship-building, and collaboration skills and abilities. A participant recounted: “ I think it’s been very valuable, and one thing I think would serve us better is the networking aspect. I feel like we have developed relationships and been able to do some checks and balances for one another to improve our program’s consistency across the VCCS.”